Good. Ratliff needs to go. They tried to rely on him too much and it did not end well. Maybe instead of continually pinning their hopes on him to regain his 2009 form, they will just give up and start looking for the next anchor.

Talking about Jay Ratliff hasnt been around the team for over a month. Thats disappointing. Said 8 players on IR made it to the Redskins game but Ratliff didnt go. Ill say it right now, Ratliff wont be on the team in 2013.

its big cap hit. Will be interesting to see if Jerry bites the bullet in 2013 and does full rebuild.

What exactly did they say about Austin? Were they referring to his work habits? Toughness?

they said specifically that Thoughts on austin around the organization isnt a pretty picture. And when they talk about Wrs with the coaches for instance with dez they always talk about his love for the game and nothing of the sort when topic goes to austin. Spounds like once he got the money he lost his desire

Talking about Jay Ratliff hasnt been around the team for over a month. Thats disappointing. Said 8 players on IR made it to the Redskins game but Ratliff didnt go. Ill say it right now, Ratliff wont be on the team in 2013.

We're doomed as fans if the powers that be make decisions based upon whether the fans will put up with it. If rebuilding is the best for the long term success of the team, then thats what should be done regardless of any fan outrage. They were outraged when they fired Landry, all things change when you win and that's the name of the game. Its not like the fans have been happy for the last 17 years and they haven't gone anywhere so do whatever gives them the best chance to succeed long term

they said specifically that Thoughts on austin around the organization isnt a pretty picture. And when they talk about Wrs with the coaches for instance with dez they always talk about his love for the game and nothing of the sort when topic goes to austin. Spounds like once he got the money he lost his desire

That was my own personal feeling on him to be honest.

And not to describe him as some bum for sure, but he doesn't seem to be one of those guys you really count on. More Alvin Harper than Michael Irvin. Seems all too happy now to run second banana to Dez Bryant as long as the money is coming in.

You're going to have to poney up the money for Bryant anyway, may as well take it from what Austin is making, unless the cap money doesn't add up.

Hatcher will be 31 next year. If he is willing to resign for a hometown discount on a reasonable contract the Cowboys should sign him, but it shouldn't be more than 3 year deal with minimal guaranteed money.